Judge of the Wayne Superior Court, No. 2 · Indiana 2026 General Election

Austin A. Shadle

Republican

Court commissioner, Wayne County 4-D Court

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Supports fair, impartial rulings informed by both-sides trial experience
About Austin | Austin Shadle for Judge
Campaign website · Shadle for Judge Committee · austinshadleforjudge.com
“that breadth of experience has shaped my approach to fairness, impartiality, and judicial decision-making”

Independent

Attorney; owner, Cease Fire Family Law Center

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Proposes creating a problem-solving drug court in Wayne County
Jessica Richert For Judge
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jessica Richert · jessicarichertforjudge.com
“Jessica is committed to strengthening our community through all available avenues, including the creation of a "problem solving" drug court.”
Pledges efficient, timely resolution of cases for litigants
Jessica Richert For Judge
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jessica Richert · jessicarichertforjudge.com
“Jessica is committed to working efficiently and effectively to ensure timely resolution for litigants.”
Pledges dignity, fairness and strict adherence to the law
Independent joins Wayne County Judge race
News coverage · Western Wayne News · Mar 2, 2026 · westernwaynenews.com
“I will maintain dignity, fairness, and integrity within the court system of our community, applying a strict adherence to the law.”